Summer Camps

Join us for seven weeks of the best arts-based summer camps in Seattle! Dramatic role play, visual arts, fantasy, gaming, swordplay, and theater! Camps are for kids ages 5 – 14. Please see individual camp descriptions below for age guidelines by camp.

Many of our camps are a la carte: sign up for any combination of days or the whole week. All camps run 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. and include outdoor time on our playground.

Camps take place in and around our classroom in the historic University Heights building in Seattle’s University District. See our Location page for details and directions.

2017 Summer Camp Sessions

Magic: the gathering—Dueling & Artistry (A LA CARTE)

Learn the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (or hone your existing skills). We'll create unique spells and creatures, design artwork, and playtest in real gameplay! Guest artist Mike Schmidt will join us for several days to help us create artwork, spells, artifacts, sorceries, and more. Campers attending at least one day plus Friday will customize and take home their own customized Magic deck with extra cards.

Masked mythology (A LA CARTE)

Each day this week we'll share a different myth or legend, from characters you might see at a "Camp DemiGod" to Raven trickster tales. Campers will practice multiple crafts and learn about the rich history and artisanship of mask making.

Jedi: The Force Academy (FULL WEEK)

July 24 – July 289:30 am – 2:30 pmAges: 8 – 12Fee: 275

Padawans will study under Jedi Masters Cory and Phoenix to learn the ways of The Force. This camp combines theater fun, basic technology and wiring, movement, stage combat, and history (learn about similar orders and codes such as Bushido and chivalry). Then, prepare for the big battle against the Dark side!

Summer: Seasons of fun! (Full Week)

August 7 – August 119:30 am – 12:30 pmAges: 4 – 7Fee: 210

This week is we bring our Dragonfly Camp program to summertime! Come join us as we cycle through the magic, the science, and the fun of all of the seasons! This camp features art, music, and drama for younger maestros & artists! We’ll play creative drama games, listen to great music, sing & dance, learn about our earth and its seasons, get messy & splash with color, experiment with bubbles & facepaint, and then have it made in the shade! The shorter day is perfect for younger campers!

A Week at Hogwarts: Norbert (A La Cart)

Spend the week at Hogwarts with Professor Cory! We'll get sorted by the sorting hat, engage in role play, learn wand craft, brew potions, and recite or invent spells. Each day this week and next, young witches and wizards will immerse themselves in the magic of Harry Potter's world, so cast Engorgio! upon your own magical imagination!

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A WEEK AT HOGWARTS: Fawkes (A LA CART)

Spend the week at Hogwarts with Professor Cory! We'll get sorted by the sorting hat, engage in role play, learn wand craft, brew potions, and recite or invent spells. Each day this week and next, young witches and wizards will immerse themselves in the magic of Harry Potter's world, so cast Engorgio! upon your own magical imagination!